Russia Restarts SR-2M Production to Support Infantry Firepower Russia has restarted production of the SR-2M Veresk submachine gun as part of efforts …
Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch)
Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch)
Daniel Mercer is a defense analyst and contributor at TheDefenseWatch.com. He covers military modernization, aerospace programs, unmanned systems, armored platforms, and precision strike capabilities, with a focus on developments in the United States, Europe, China, Russia, and the Middle East.His work goes beyond reporting headlines. He provides operational context, examines procurement trends, and explains the strategic impact behind major defense decisions. His analysis aims to connect technical details with the broader geopolitical picture, helping readers understand why defense developments matter at both regional and global levels.
- Global News
Russia Space Forces Launch Military Satellites on Soyuz-2.1b from Plesetsk
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readRussia Space Forces Launch Military Satellites on Soyuz-2.1b Russian Space Forces successfully launched multiple military satellites aboard a Soyuz-2.1b medium-class carrier rocket …
- Military & OrdnanceArtillery & Missile Systems
Germany Signs New IRIS-T Guided Missile Contracts with BAAINBw
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readGermany has signed several contracts for IRIS-T guided missiles with the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), …
- Naval & Maritime
US Navy Awards $255M Trident Missile Fire Control Contract Benefiting US and UK SSBN Forces
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readTrident Missile Fire Control Contract Awarded by US Navy The US Navy has awarded a $255 million contract for the Trident missile …
- Cyber & Space Defense
UK to Field First Elements of Digital Targeting Web in 2026, MoD Confirms
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readUK Digital Targeting Web Minimum Viable Product Due in 2026 The UK Ministry of Defence aims to field the first Digital Targeting …
- Global News
U.S Army Gets First LRIP 2 Sentinel A4 Radar as Modern Air Defense Boost
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readU.S Army First LRIP 2 Sentinel A4 Radar Delivered The U.S Army has received the first Sentinel A4 radar system under its …
- Asian Defense & Security
China Showcases Military Aviation Power at Singapore Airshow 2026 as Regional Allies Question U.S. Commitments
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 6 minutes readChina Expands Defense Aviation Presence at Asia’s Largest Aerospace Exhibition China leveraged Singapore Airshow 2026 to demonstrate military and aviation capabilities, attracting …
- Global News
U.S Army Black Hawk Night Air Assault Drills With South Korean Forces Near Seoul
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readU.S Army Black Hawk Night Air Assault Drills With South Korea U.S Army Black Hawk helicopter crews conducted combined day and night …
- Naval & Maritime
U.S. Navy Completes Final Harpoon Block II Missile Update Test for Littoral and Land-Strike Operations
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readU.S. Navy Completes Final Harpoon Block II Missile Update Test The U.S. Navy has completed the final update test of the Harpoon …
- Global News
Egypt, Turkey Sign $350 Million Defense Deal Covering Drones and Arms Production
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readEgypt Turkey Defense Deal Signals Strategic Reset Egypt and Turkey have signed a $350 million defense deal covering drones, air defense systems, …
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